scuttle

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈskʌ.təl/ or [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] or [ˈskʌ.təɫ]
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈskʌ.təl/ or [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] or [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ]

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Noun

Singular scuttle

Plural scuttles

Coal scuttles

1. (countable) A scuttle is a container that looks like an open bucket. It is used carry coal.
2. (countable) A scuttle is a small hatch or opening in a boat, sometimes one used for draining water from open deck.

Verb

Plain form scuttle

Third-person singular scuttles

Past tense scuttled

Past participle scuttled

Present participle scuttling

1. (transitive) (nautical) If you scuttle, you cut holes through the ship for any purpose.
2. (transitive) If you scuttle a ship or boat, you sink it on purpose.